30 iron-rich recipes

Looking for iron-rich recipes? Want healthy, nutritious meals that will help you to up your intake of iron? Check out our recipes below, then take a look at our healthy high-protein recipes.

Iron-rich recipes

Best chilli con carne

Our most popular chilli con carne ever. Made Tex-Mex style with aged minced beef, chipotle powder, red wine, dark chocolate and semi-dried tomatoes.

Tuscan slow-cooked shin of beef with chianti

Italian cuisine never goes out of fashion. This recipe for Tuscan slow-cooked shin of beef with chianti is a brilliant example of how to do things simply but perfectly. A great meal to make when you need to feed a crowd, it's also packed with protein and iron, and is low in calories.

Spinach, pea and crab risotto

Make our vibrant pea risotto as a low-calorie dinner for the family. Packed with plump rice and coloured vibrant green by lots of fresh spinach, it has a decent helping on iron in there, too.

Red lentil dahl soup with broccoli tarka

Check out our vegan red lentil dahl soup. This easy recipe is the perfect midweek winter warmer to feed the whole family, plus it's low in calories. Garlic and ginger pastes are available from large supermarkets, and are a great cheat when preparing Asian-style recipes.

Jamaican goat curry

This Jamaican curry is a great introduction to eating goat – and it just so happens to be healthy and iron-rich, too. If you can't get Jamaican curry powder, use a mild Madras powder and add a pinch of ground allspice.

Kimchi-baked tofu

A traditional Korean food, kimchi (spicy, fermented cabbage and vegetables) adds flavour and health kudos to this tofu traybake.

Lamb soup (lamb harira)

Harira is a traditional lamb soup from the Maghreb region of North Africa. It's more often than not a meal served to break the Ramadan fast. This version features lamb, puy lentils and rice, making it really iron-rich.

Persian rice with lamb

Basmati rice is flavoured with lamb shoulder, aubergine, plum tomatoes, sultanas and turmeric for this healthy and satisfying dinner.

Spiced squash, spinach and lentil soup

A wholesome, nutritious soup packed with squash, puy lentils, bulgar wheat and plenty of cumin for kick.

Gigantes plaki (Greek baked beans)

Ready in under an hour, this Greek one-pot is packed with plenty of fresh flavours as well as iron, protein and fibre, making it a healthy vegetarian meal idea with less than 300 calories.

Balsamic lentils with pork fillet

Balsamic offers a tartness to our vibrant pork dish. This well-balanced meal is high in protein but low in calories and salt.

Creamy lentils with spinach and thyme

Perfectly suited to those who want a light meal with a decent iron offering, this healthy low-calorie vegan lentil dish is also high in protein and low in fat.

Vegan tofu scramble

Check out this low-calorie vegan breakfast recipe made with smoked tofu, spinach, punchy chilli and pan-fried courgette.

Seared pork loin with harissa chickpeas

A healthy, low-calorie midweek dinner idea, using charred pork loin medallions, harissa, chickpeas and spinach. It's less than 500 calories per serving!

Caramelised onion and courgette pilaf

A jumble of courgette, tomatoes, basmati rice and gentle spices makes for a perfect pilaf. Learn how to make perfect, fluffy rice right here.

Lamb ragu

Swap the same-old spag bol for this velvety lamb sauce, made light and fragrant with fresh oregano. Serve with a blanket of parmesan.

Red lentil curry

Try our vegetarian spiced crispy egg and lentil curry for a low-calorie, high-protein winter meal. Packed with red lentils and spinach, it's got plenty of iron.

Butternut squash chilli with quinoa

If you love chilli and have been looking for a great vegetarian version, this is the recipe for you. Butternut squash is mixed with quinoa, tomatoes and kidney beans to make a quick and satisfying meal-in-one.

Steak with winter greens

This warm winter salad is quick and easy, making for a great midweek meal. The steak makes it feel like a real treat, a perfect way to pep-up your week.

Chole palak (spiced chickpea curry with spinach, tomato and garam masala)

Spinach and chickpeas are the stars in this nutritious veggie main, flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon.

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry

Try our lightly-spiced vegan curry for a wholesome midweek meal for four that uses up your storecupboard ingredients such as tomatoes and chickpeas.

Keto chilli con carne

This wholesome beef chilli con carne is a satisfying meal, packed with mushrooms, pepper and tomato. It's a winner whether or not you're following a keto diet

Chilli con carne cottage pie

Make cottage pie so much more exciting with paprika, chilli and cumin. This low-calorie, high-fibre midweek dinner is topped with mashed sweet potatoes.

Kolamba’s parippu (lentil curry)

This lentil curry is spiced with mustard seeds, chilli powder, curry leaves and cinnamon, with layers of delicate flavour.

Five-bean chilli

Make the most of storecupboard tins in this easy vegan bean chilli. Serve this comforting one-pot with brown rice, avocado, coriander and dairy-free yogurt for a nourishing dinner.

Almond-crusted chicken with marinated kale and sumac salad

Make this salad to reset at the start of the new year – it’s filling, crunchy, fresh, vibrant, and good for you. It packs well for lunchboxes, too

Cod, kale and marinated beans

Get supper on the table quickly with this easy cod dish – even with a little kale massaging and marinating, you’ll be eating in just 20 minutes.

Green lentil harissa soup

Try our healthy way to use green lentils in your cooking. Nourishing and delicious, this soup comes stuffed with celery, parsnips, leek, kale and chickpeas.

Sausages and braised puy lentils with kale

Looking for a warming midweek meal? Make the most of kale in this sausage one-pot, served with mash and a quick, punchy gremolata on the side.

Warm black rice, edamame and prawn salad

Check out this easy, warm salad recipe with black rice, crunchy edamame and juicy prawns. This punchy salad is an easy midweek meal for two, plus it's low in calories.